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Index
Cover
Dedication
Title page
Copyright page
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Text Boxes
Note on Measurements
Epigraph
Introduction
A Discursive Approach to Studying Deep Oceans
The Geopolitics of the Deep: Four Narratives
1: Oceanic Frontiers: Harvesting the Commons
Frontiers and ‘Frontierness’
Constructing a Narrative of the ‘Oceanic Frontier’ at Mid-Century
Outer Space and Deep Oceans as Frontiers
Deep-Ocean Exploration and Discovery
Underwater Prospecting
Conclusion
Notes
2: Governing the Abyss: Sharing the Commons
Two Opposing Doctrines
Pardo's Proposal
The LOSC (United Nations Law of the Sea Convention)
Conclusion
Notes
3: Sovereignty Games: Claiming the Commons
Sovereignty Games
Deep-Ocean Exploration, the Military and Security Politics
Contemporary Conflicts
Conclusion
Notes
4: Saving the Ocean: Protecting the Commons
Threats to Deep-Water Ecosystems
Constructing the Saving the Ocean Narrative
Biology at the Ocean Extremes
Ecological Economics
Marine Reserves
Conclusion
Notes
Conclusion: Global Climate Change and the Future of Deep Oceans
Climate Change and the Oceans
Notes
References
Index
End User License Agreement
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